Advocacy ideas

Through advocacy projects, members make others aware of an issue and encourage them to take action. Here are a few examples of advocacy projects that clubs might choose to do.

Write newspaper articles

Have club members choose a cause they would like to make other people aware of. Have them research and write an article about it. Submit the article to your local newspaper and the school newspaper, and encourage readers to take action for that cause.

Sponsor a speaker

Have members find a leader in the community who is willing to come speak to the class or the entire school on a topic. For example, if members wanted to bring more awareness to their peers about anti-bullying, they could ask a local psychologist or counselor to come speak. Be sure to check with your school for approval.

Host a movie night

Show a documentary addressing a specific cause or sharing a message. Distribute discussion guides after the film and encourage audience members to share their thoughts about the film's topic.